Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Rascimo 08/31/2018

Hi! I am extremely depressed today worse then I've ever been before. I recently went to the er to get an x-ray on my ankle. They treated me like I was a waste of time. They got me in within 15 min and a P.A saw me ( for about 2 seconds) long enough to tell me that this guy was going to wheel me to the x-ray room. Well he got me there. I tried telling him ( x-ray technician) where I had surgery. The P.A didn't even ask me what happened or where it hurt. So I thought they might want to know what was going on.

Nope!! The guy was huffing and sighing all but rolling his eyes in my view. They did the x-rays and took me to the cubicle I was in ( I don't consider it a room too small). Then 10 min later discharge papers came. I never found out what was wrong with my foot, reason for going I fell off the sidewalk at home.. foot went one way I went the other.

I made an appointment with my ft dr the next day. I got in a week later.. he did 5-6 different x-rays and said that it looked like my ligaments were loose again. So he sent me for a MRI.

I finally got the results of that MRI. I also have a new foot doctor. He seems really nice. My other dr went to Utah. I have a couple ruptured ligaments a couple torn. He will only be doing 4 small holes and one incision.

I don't know where I'll be. I was hoping I would be at my caregivers. But nope. She will take my birds, cat, and fish so I won't have to worry . If I stay at my parents I will be able to have my dog. But in reality. I can see/hear my dad " oh Erin." So I have no idea where I will be.

ChancesR 08/31/2018

Hope you feel better.

Rascimo 08/31/2018

Thank you

SimpsonsOK 09/01/2018

Rascimo, you have lots of empathy from me. Major foot/ankle/leg at start of year. Included fractures, sprains and partially torn ligaments with massive tendon damage. Also had a PA when away in April, finally out of aircast, on vacation and had closed fracture of toe on other foot. PA had assistant buddy band it, but told him to add small toe. Once home and saw regular podiatrist, was now an open fracture kindness of PA. So get your frustration. Sounds like the animals will be cared for during the recoup from surgery time, but hear the anticipated comments will be hurtful. Any shot at going home and having drop in help? Maybe a chat with Dad beforehand will help. Lots of support as this unfolds. Calming and comforting hugs.

WanderingVet 09/01/2018

ER is (basically) useless in a non-life threatening situation. You end up (maybe) with some pain meds and a HUGE bill. This, you will find out from your visit.

Avoid going to ER unless it is much more of an emergency ... involving bleeding usually.

Of course, go instead to your doctor.

Rascimo 09/01/2018

I live upstairs. And my brother is my payee. He won’t let me move downstairs. Because I have a lot of pets. And he doesn’t think I can get my deposit back. I don’t give a flying leap about my deposit.

I have been there 7 yrs. it is bound to get messy in 7 yrs.

Right now I feel suicidal. I haven’t felt that way in a long time. I love my parents. But I don’t want to stay with them for 3 weeks!!

I’m not going to do anything. I have my babies.

My brother used to stand up for me till he got married. I love her. But she doesn’t understand me.

I hate hospitals. At least I have my Medicaid and Medicare. So it’s paid for.

They never give me pain meds. I wouldn’t let them if they tried.

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